Big Sioux Recreation Area

Hunting at Big Sioux Recreation Area

Primitive weapon hunting is permitted at the Big Sioux Recreation Area in marked location only.

Locations

Big Sioux Recreation Area

84 W 10th St

 Hawarden, IA 51023

Features

  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Ramp Access to the lake
  • Boating (lake, no wake)
  • Camping (50, 30, 20 amp)-fee charged
  • Canoe, Kayak, Paddle board Rental
  • Dump station and water refill for campers
  • Fishing/Ice Fishing
  • Hiking Trails- groomed/blaze your own
  • Hunting-primitive weapon only, in marked location
  • Modern Restroom Facilities- open seasonally
  • Open Picnic Shelters
  • Picnicking
  • Playground Equipment- Eagle View Campground
  • Winter Activities

Hours

Park is open daily 7 am- 10:30 pm.

Hunting permitted during regular hunting seasons, primitive weapons only.

Fees

Vehicle passes are required upon entering the park, annual $20, daily $5.